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Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman, & Antique Beadwork - January 2025

Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00AM EST
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Join us for our Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman & Antique Beadwork—January 18th, 2025 Auction here in Bozeman, Montana. Including 100's of images from the ex-C.M. Russell Museum collection of D.F. Barry Photographs as well as a large Western Antique and Beadwork collection.
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Lot 179

Northern Plains Wolf Teeth Bead Necklace 1870

Estimate: $800 - $1,600
Starting Bid
$400

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For your consideration is this Northern Plains Sioux Wolf Teeth Trade Bead Necklace, circa 1870-1890's. Features 16 large wolf teeth, Russian cobalt blue faceted glass trade beads, Russian multi-faceted blue glass trade beads, Chevron barrel beads, bone hairpipe beads, large round Russian blue trade bead. The wolf represents communication. It is considered a deity in many Native American cultures, and its imagery is often used to inspire loyalty, compassion, and fierceness. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction, and truly a wonderful example from the Northern Plains Sioux. The condition of this necklace is good with with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from end to end is 14".

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